Prince George, B.C.- The rural schools within School District 57 are joining together to try and bring  about change that will save rural schools from future cuts.

 

In a brief presentation to the Board of Education, Denise MacDonald of Giscome said whenever there are funding concerns, the rural schools are the first on the block. That is why a group called CORES has been established. CORES stands for Coalition Of Rural Education Sustainability.

 

Speaking on behalf of CORES, Karen Welsh says the group is in its early stages but already has the support of the Regional District and the local MLAs. “The MLAs have told us there may be changes in funding, but that wouldn’t come for a long, long time.” Welsh says the new group will look at the challenges facing rural schools “The current school system seems to be more urban oriented.”

 

Board of Education Chair, Lyn Hall says the Board “Looks forward to working with CORES” and encouraged the  group to engage in discussion with the Board .